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  • Page 1 User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Exciting Features Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock Camera Tips More Features New Device New Device Configuration Gestures and Operations HiVision Screenshots and Screen Recording Home Screen Navigation Bar Notification Panel and Status Bar Screen Lock and Unlock Go Back to Basics with Simple Mode Home Screen Management Contacts...
  • Page 3 Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Utilities Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes Device Connection Connect Your Phone to Bluetooth Devices Transfer Data between Your Phone and Computer Huawei Share Security and Privacy Delete Face Data Fingerprint Enable or Disable Location Services Enable App Lock...
  • Page 4 Contents Smart Assistance Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock System Accessibility General Settings System Update Update the Phone System Online Legal Notice Legal Notice Personal Information and Data Security Obtaining help...

  • Page 5: Exciting Features

    Exciting Features Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.
  • Page 6 Exciting Features When taking a panorama, find a wide, open space that is some distance away from the subject and try to avoid backgrounds that are all in one color. Go to Camera > More > Panorama. Touch at the bottom of the screen to configure the shooting direction. Hold your Phone steady, and then touch to start shooting.
  • Page 7 Exciting Features Go to Camera > More > Pro to enter Pro mode. Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: Touch , and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Application Scenario Matrix Broad landscapes and seas Center The subject is in the center of the picture, and stands out from the background.
  • Page 8 Exciting Features Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings. The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect. Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional portraits.

  • Page 9: More Features

    Exciting Features More Features Enable App Lock App lock allows you to set a password for your important apps. Once you restart your Phone or unlock the screen, you will be asked to enter your App lock password when opening these apps. App lock adds an extra layer of protection for your private information and prevents unauthorized access to important apps on your Phone.
  • Page 10 Exciting Features Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then select Remove.
  • Page 11 Exciting Features Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud Your Phone reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact with your Phone when you can't read content on your screen clearly. Open Settings and go to Smart assistance >...

  • Page 12: New Device

    New Device New Device Configuration Enroll a Fingerprint You can enroll a fingerprint on your Phone and then use your fingerprint to unlock your screen or access your Safe or App Lock without a password. Fingerprint unlocking is only available when your unlock method is set to Pattern, PIN or Password.
  • Page 13 New Device Connect to a Wi-Fi Network: Open Settings, go to Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi, and enable Wi-Fi. Touch a Wi-Fi network to access it, and enter the network password or complete the authentication if required. Alternatively, you can scroll to the bottom of the menu, touch Add network, and follow the onscreen instructions to add a network hotspot by entering its name and password.

  • Page 14: Gestures And Operations

    Gestures and Operations HiVision Read QR Codes and Barcodes Want to quickly read QR code and barcode information? You can use HiVision to quickly read QR codes or barcodes, and get purchase information, add contacts, and more based on the results. This feature requires an Internet connection.

  • Page 15: Screenshots And Screen Recording

    Gestures and Operations Take a screenshoot to purchase: Frame the item in the viewfinder, then touch to take a screenshoot, The system will automatically recognize and recommend similar items. Scan the product to purchase: Frame the item in the viewfinder, the system will automatically scan and recommend similar items.
  • Page 16 Gestures and Operations Screen recording will end if you make or answer a call. If you are making audio recordings on your Phone before screen recording, is disabled by default. Touching during recording will enable or disable the microphone. Enable microphone: You can record the ambient sounds and the system sounds (system sounds can be played via the speaker).
  • Page 17 Gestures and Operations You can view your screen recordings in Gallery. Take a Screenshot of Your Entire Screen Use combo key to take screenshot: Simultaneously press and hold the Power button and the Volume down button to take a screenshot of the full screen. Use shortcut switch to take screenshot: Swipe down from the status bar and open the shortcuts panel, then touch to take a screenshot of the full screen.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    Home Screen Navigation Bar Configure Your Navigation Bar Layout Using the navigation bar, you can conveniently access the home screen, return to the previous page, exit an app, or view recent apps used. To configure your navigation bar layout, open Settings, then go to System >...

  • Page 19: Notification Panel And Status Bar

    Home Screen Switch to a recently used app: Swipe left or right on the screen to find the app you want to use, and touch the app tab. Close an app: Swipe up on an app tab to close the corresponding app. Close all apps: Touch to close all apps.

  • Page 20: Screen Lock And Unlock

    Home Screen Screen Lock and Unlock Set a Lock Screen Password to Protect Your Privacy Your Phone stores a lot of sensitive information, such as personal photos, contact information, banking apps (for example, Alipay). Set a lock screen password so that a password is required each time you unlock your Phone.

  • Page 21: Go Back To Basics With Simple Mode

    Home Screen Lock the Screen to Quickly Secure Your Phone If you don't use your Phone for a set period of time, the screen will turn off and lock. As long as the screen stays on, you can use your Phone without needing to unlock the screen. Lock your screen when you are not using your Phone to protect your privacy and prevent mistaken inputs.
  • Page 22 Home Screen To ensure that the system runs normally, some pre-installed system apps cannot be uninstalled. Lock the home screen layout: Open Settings, go to Home screen & wallpaper > Home screen settings, and enable Lock layout. Create a folder: On the home screen, touch and hold an app icon until your Phone vibrates, then drag it on top of another app icon.
  • Page 23 Home Screen Add a new screen page: Touch at the left or right side of the screen to add a new screen page. Delete an empty screen page: Touch to delete the page. Screen pages with app icons or widgets on them cannot be deleted. Modify screen page order: Touch and hold the screen page you want to move, then drag it to the desired position.
  • Page 24 Home Screen Check that there are enough empty spaces on the home screen for the widget. If there is not enough space, add an empty screen page or free up some space on the current home screen page. Delete widgets: Touch and hold a widget on the home screen until your Phone vibrates, and then select Remove.

  • Page 25: Contacts

    Contacts Share Contacts Using Electronic Business Cards Share your business card: Open Contacts and touch My card to set your profile picture and enter your name, work address, telephone number, and other information. Then touch and your device will automatically generate your QR code business card. You can share your business card directly using the QR code.

  • Page 26: Managing Contacts

    Contacts Managing Contacts Import and Export Contacts When you switch to a new Phone, you'll need to transfer your existing contacts. Open Contacts, go to > Settings > Import/Export, and then select one of the following: Import contacts: Select Import from storage, Import via Bluetooth, or Import from SIM and follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 27 Contacts information in your Phone will be updated. To sync all LinkedIn contact information, from the LinkedIn settings screen in Contacts, go to Sync LinkedIn contacts > All LinkedIn contacts, and select Sync or Auto-update LinkedIn. View contact information provided by LinkedIn: Open a LinkedIn contact and touch View LinkedIn profile online.

  • Page 28: Dialing

    Dialing Basic Calling Functions Make Emergency Calls In an emergency situation, if your Phone is powered on and in service, emergency calls can be made even if the screen is locked or there is no reception. The emergency call feature is subject to local regulations and your Internet service provider. Network or environmental factors may affect emergency call performance.

  • Page 29: Camera

    Camera Basic Camera Functions Use Camera to Record Videos Use Camera to record videos, making your memories more vivid. Record a video: Go to Camera > Video, then touch to record a video. On the Video screen, go to > Resolution to select a preferred resolution, such as 1080p FHD and 720p HD.

  • Page 30: Use Ar Lens To Shoot Interesting Photos

    Camera Enable Portrait mode to capture more stunning photos: Go to Camera > Portrait, select one of the following effects, then touch to take a portrait photo. Blurred effect: Touch the icon in the viewfinder and enable blurred effect. A light source (such as neon light and street light) in a relatively well-lit background will contribute to an ideal blurred effect.

  • Page 31: Use Panorama Mode To Take Panoramic Photos

    Camera For optimal results, ensure that the subject is positioned no more than 2 m away from the camera. Touch and swipe left or right on the slider to adjust the aperture level. The smaller the aperture value, the more blurred the background will appear. Use Panorama Mode to Take Panoramic Photos Panoramas provide a wider viewing angle than ordinary photos, letting you take sweeping landscape shots.
  • Page 32 Camera Select a metering mode based on the shooting subject: Touch , and select a metering mode. Metering Mode Application Scenario Matrix Broad landscapes and seas Center The subject is in the center of the picture, and stands out from the background. Spot The subject to be highlighted in the picture is relatively small, such as a flower or a tree.

  • Page 33: Light Painting Mode

    Camera Some options in Pro mode may change after you modify settings. The aforementioned recommended settings are for reference only. You may adjust them based on the actual usage conditions to achieve your desired effect. Use Pro Mode to Capture Portraits Want to take more professional portraits? The Pro mode allows you to adjust your camera settings to shoot professional portraits.
  • Page 34 Camera Shoot from a distance and slightly above your subject for best results. Ensure that car headlights do not point directly at the camera, as this can overexpose the image. Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Open Camera >...
  • Page 35 Camera Capture Rivers and Waterfalls with Silky Water The Silky water feature lets you capture silky smooth photos of waterfalls and rivers. This feature works best with a stream or waterfall with lots of water. Place your device on a tripod or solid surface so that it does not move during the exposure. Go to Camera >...
  • Page 36 Camera Use Star Track to Capture the Beauty of Stars Star track allows you to capture the movement of stars in the night sky. For best results, choose a clear night in a location free of light pollution with an unobstructed view of the sky.
  • Page 37 Camera...

  • Page 38: Gallery

    Gallery Photo Management Edit Photos Crop, rotate, and apply a variety of effects (such as graffiti, custom watermarks, and filters) to your photos in Gallery. Open Gallery, select the photo you want to edit, then touch . Edit the photo in the following ways: Rotate: Touch and drag the angle wheel to the desired orientation.
  • Page 39 Gallery displayed, then select all the photos and videos that you want to move. Touch to select the desired album. Once the items are moved, they will no longer be in their original albums. Add photos and videos to favorites: Add photos and videos to favorites for easier viewing. Open the photo or video that you want to add to the My favorites album, then touch .

  • Page 40: Optimizer

    Optimizer Manage Mobile Data Usage Manage mobile data usage to avoid incurring extra charges. Open Optimizer and touch Data usage to view data usage statistics or enable Smart data saver. Data usage this month: Check the data usage ranking of apps. Network access: Manage Internet access permissions for each app.
  • Page 41 Optimizer To learn more about power saving settings, open Optimizer and touch > More battery settings. From here you can perform the following: Enable notifications for power-intensive apps: Touch Power-intensive app history to be alerted of these apps so you can disable them as needed.

  • Page 42: Manage Email Accounts

    Email Manage Email Accounts You can manage multiple email accounts concurrently on your Huawei Phone. Open Email. You can: Check emails: On the Inbox screen, touch , and then select an email account to view the list of your emails. Swipe down to refresh the list of emails. Open an email to read, reply, forward, or delete it.

  • Page 43: Calendar

    Calendar Navigate the Calendar Want to bring order to your busy life? Try using the app Calendar on your Huawei Phone to manage your daily schedule. Search events Go to today Switch between month, week, day and schedule view Events for the day...
  • Page 44 Calendar This feature requires an Internet connection. Connect to a Wi-Fi network to avoid unnecessary data charges. Open Calendar, go to > Settings > National/Regional holidays, and enable the corresponding switch for your destination country. Your device will automatically download the holiday information.

  • Page 45: Notepad

    Notepad Manage Your Notes to Keep Your Records in Order Want to share important notes or add something to favorites? Manage your notes to keep your records in order. Share a note: Want to send your meeting notes to your colleague? On the list page of All notes or All to-dos, open the note you want to share, then touch to select a sharing method and follow the onscreen prompts.
  • Page 46 Notepad Add a handwritten note: Want to quickly record your drawing or handwriting? Go to Notes > touch , write your notes, and touch to save it. You can write and draw in Notepad. Add tags to notes: Want to easily view the categories of your notes? On the editing page of Notes, touch , and use different colored tags to categorize different content for a clearer view of your notes.

  • Page 47: Utilities

    Utilities Use Recorder to Make Audio Notes Have you ever felt like you do not have enough time to take important notes during a meeting? Do you need to sort out a pile of notes from an interview or class? Recorder lets you record audio files that you can conveniently play back later.

  • Page 48: Device Connection

    You can also connect your Phone to Bluetooth wearables to record and manage fitness data. Connecting Bluetooth devices to your Phone does not increase power consumption significantly. Bluetooth protocols used by Huawei devices and their functions: HFP, HSP Make calls...

  • Page 49: Transfer Data Between Your Phone And Computer

    Device Connection Tethering Connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) devices Enable or disable Bluetooth: From the home screen, swipe down from the status bar, open the shortcuts panel, and then touch to enable or disable Bluetooth. Touch and hold to open the Bluetooth settings screen.

  • Page 50: Huawei Share

    Huawei Share supports data transfers between the following devices: Between mobile phones and tablets: You can use Huawei Share to share photos and files on your Phone with other phones or tablets. Touch and hold the apps, photos, and files you want to share, and then select Huawei Share to enjoy a simple and easy sharing process that doesn't consume your mobile data.
  • Page 51 Use Huawei Share to Quickly Share Files Between Huawei Devices You can use Huawei Share to quickly transfer photos, videos and other files between Huawei devices. Huawei Share uses Bluetooth to detect other nearby Huawei devices and then uses Wi-Fi Direct to quickly transfer files without using mobile data.
  • Page 52 Device Connection Huawei Share Use Huawei Share to send files: Select the files you want to share and then touch Share. To send files, select a receiving device from the list of nearby devices and confirm. Use Huawei Share to receive files: Swipe down from the status bar to open the notification panel, and then touch to enable Huawei Share.
  • Page 53 Huawei Share's one-touch printing feature is convenient and easy to use. To start using it, swipe down from the status bar to display all shortcuts, and enable Huawei Share, then follow the steps below to pair with different types of printers:...
  • Page 54 Device Connection...

  • Page 55: Security And Privacy

    Security and Privacy Delete Face Data If you no longer use Face unlock or want re-input your face data, you can delete the current face data. Open Settings, go to Security & privacy > Face recognition, follow the onscreen instructions and enter the lock screen password, then touch Delete facial data and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your current face data.
  • Page 56 Security and Privacy Turn off an alarm: Touch and hold the fingerprint sensor to turn off an alarm. Show the notification panel: When your screen is in portrait mode, swipe down on the fingerprint sensor to display the notification panel, touch twice to clear notifications, and swipe up to close the notification panel.

  • Page 57: Enable Or Disable Location Services

    The system will ask you to enable location services when you attempt to use these apps. Features may vary depending on your carrier. Huawei only uses location data to provide you with necessary functions and services, not for the purpose of identifying and collecting your private information. Set indoor positioning assistance: Open Settings, go to Security &...
  • Page 58 Security and Privacy If you enter the wrong password five times in a row while logging in to App lock, your Phone will remain locked for one minute. Try again after one minute. If you enter the wrong password another three times in a row, you will need to wait 10 minutes to try unlocking again.

  • Page 59: Backup And Restoration

    SETTINGS, and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings. Restore all settings: This will restore your device's initial network settings, fingerprint data, face data, and lock screen passwords. It won't reset settings for Find my Phone or HUAWEI ID, nor will it delete any data or files.

  • Page 60: Data Backup By Shared Folders To Your Computer Or Home Nas Devices

    Backup and Restoration restore your Phone to its original factory settings. Back up your data before restoring your device to its factory settings. Open Settings, go to System > Reset > Reset phone, touch Reset phone, enter the screen unlock password (if any), and follow the onscreen instructions to reset the settings. Data Backup by Shared Folders to Your Computer or Home NAS Devices Did you store important data, pictures, or large files on your Phone? You can back up your data to a...

  • Page 61: Wi-Fi And Network

    Transfer Data Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to rapidly transfer data between Huawei devices. Wi-Fi Direct is faster than Bluetooth and does not require devices to be paired. It is better suited to transferring large files over...
  • Page 62 Wi-Fi and Network Send files with Wi-Fi Direct: Open Files, touch and hold a file you want to send, and go to More > Share > Wi-Fi Direct. When another device is detected, touch its name to establish the connection and begin file transfer. Receive files with Wi-Fi direct: Enable Wi-Fi.

  • Page 63: Share Your Mobile Network With Other Devices

    Wi-Fi and Network Share Your Mobile Network with Other Devices You can share your mobile data with your friends. Use Wi-Fi hotspot to share mobile data: Open Settings and go to Wireless & networks > Tethering & portable hotspot > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot > Configure hotspot. Set the Wi-Fi hotspot name, encryption type, and password, then touch Save and enable the hotspot to use it.

  • Page 64: Apps And Notifications

    Apps and Notifications App Twin: Log In to Two Social Media Accounts at Once Have you ever wished you could log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts on your Phone without the hassle of constantly switching between them? App twin lets you log in to two WeChat and Facebook accounts at the same time, allowing you to keep your work and private life separate.

  • Page 65: Sound And Display

    Sound and Display Set Up Do Not Disturb Mode Do not disturb mode blocks calls from strangers and only notifies you when you receive calls and messages from chosen contacts. Open Settings, then go to Sounds > Do not disturb to do the following: Do not disturb: Touch Do not disturb to immediately enable or disable this function.

  • Page 66: Enable Eye Comfort Mode To Prevent Eye Strain

    Sound and Display Enable Eye Comfort Mode to Prevent Eye Strain Do your eyes get tired and sore after looking at your Phone for a long time? Eye comfort mode can effectively reduce blue-light and adjust the screen to warmer colors, relieving eye fatigue and protecting your eyesight.

  • Page 67: Storage

    Storage Enable Memory Cleanup Your Phone may slow down over time as your storage space gets smaller. Use Memory cleanup to free up storage space, improve system performance, and keep your Phone running smoothly. Open Optimizer, then touch Cleanup to clean up memory and clear the cache to optimize performance.

  • Page 68: Access Phone Functions From Anywhere With Navigation Dock

    Smart Assistance Access Phone Functions from Anywhere with Navigation Dock In order to close an app or return to the home screen, you must use the navigation bar at the bottom of your Phone. You can enable the Navigation dock feature on your Phone to avoid using navigation buttons and to comfortably operate your device with one hand.

  • Page 69: Accessibility

    System Accessibility Enable TalkBack to Have Onscreen Content Read Aloud Your Phone reads aloud content on the screen that you touch, select, or activate, helping you interact with your Phone when you can't read content on your screen clearly. Open Settings and go to Smart assistance >...
  • Page 70 System Double-tap to activate an item: Double-tap any part of the screen using one finger to confirm your selection from the previous step. For example, if you want to open Settings, touch the Settings icon once with one finger, then touch twice anywhere on the screen.

  • Page 71: General Settings

    System Use Text-to-Speech Output with TalkBack The text-to-speech feature can read aloud texts on the screen of your Phone. It can also be used with TalkBack to help you interact with your Phone when you can't read content on your screen clearly. Open Settings, go to Smart assistance >...
  • Page 72 System Time and date Network-provided in your selected city date and time Print Documents and Photos from Your Phone Connect your Phone to a printer over Wi-Fi to print out documents and photos with ease. Mopria allows you to print directly from your Phone to a Mopria-certified printer. The printer connects to your Phone over Wi-Fi.
  • Page 73 System Open Settings, go to Device connectivity > Printing > Default Print Service, and check that Default Print Service is enabled. Select a printer from the search results and follow the onscreen instructions to manually add the printer. You can now print directly from your Phone: Print an image: Go to Gallery.

  • Page 74: Update The Phone System Online

    You are advised to update your Phone online or bring your Phone and proof of purchase to an Authorized Huawei Customer Service Center for updates. Your data may be erased after a system update. Back up important data before updating your Phone.

  • Page 75: Legal Notice

    Huawei does not own the intellectual property of the third-party software and applications that are delivered with this product. Therefore, Huawei will not provide any warranty of any kind for third party software and applications. Neither will Huawei provide support to customers who use third- party software and applications, nor be responsible or liable for the functions or performance of third- party software and applications.

  • Page 76: Personal Information And Data Security

    Huawei shall not be responsible for the legality, quality, or any other aspects of any software installed on this product, or for any uploaded or downloaded third-party works in any form, including but not limited to texts, images, videos, or software etc.

  • Page 77: Obtaining Help

    It is recommended that you update through your device's online update feature or download official update packages for your device model from Huawei. Some applications require and transmit location information. As a result, a third-party may be able to share your location information.
  • Page 78 Your phone can properly power on only after the identity authentication passes. Please visit http://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/hotline for recently updated hotline and email address in your country or region. Model : FLA-LX1...

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